Judi L. Tucker, of Meredith, New Hampshire, passed quietly in her home on February 23, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was 72 years old.
Judi was born in Holliston, Massachusetts to John E. Littlefield and Vera Black Littlefield. She was a graduate of Holliston High School, and held an associate degree from Belknap College. She was the loving wife of Michael Steven Tucker, who predeceased her in 1995. Judi and Michael had a great 23 years together. They raised two children, Heidi Jo Tucker and David J. Tucker (“Tuck”). Two years after Michael passed, Judi discovered a son Chris Byler Tucker. Their story is unique and Chris was immediately welcomed into the family and has been a member for the past 20 years.
Four and one-half years after Michael’s passing Judi was fortunate to find love again with Donny Boynton. For eighteen years they traveled extensively, enjoyed their Meredith home and garden, and hosted countless family gatherings and celebrations. For the past seven years, Judi and Donny had the privilege and joy of raising great-granddaughter Jayme Lynn Tucker.
Judi was a life-long banker. Her 39- year career began at Laconia Federal Savings and Loan Association and she retired from Meredith Village Savings Bank as Vice President Sales and Services in 2012. Throughout her banking career, Judi was a volunteer community leader. Highlights of her volunteer work included: the Hospice board of directors; a founder of Reach-to-Recovery Program; the American Cancer Society board; co-chair of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer; and multiple positions at the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, culminating with president for two years.
Judi is survived by her companion Donny, daughter Heidi, son David “Tuck” and wife Kim, son Chris and wife Patty, brother William Littlefield and wife Virginia, brother Donald Littlefield and wife Elaine, mother-in-law Virginia Tucker, and sister-in-law Kathy Tucker Williamson and husband Dave. Donny’s sons Justin Boynton and wife Rachael, and Adam Boynton; and Donny’s step-children Carrie and husband Pete, Shannon and husband Kevin, and Chris also survive her. Surviving grandchildren are Tyler, Tiffany, Kelsey, Kelly, Stephen, Matthew, Tucker, Mitchell, Eli, Rowan, Lucas, Hunter, Mason, Tianna, Sage, Aiden and Quetsy. Also surviving are Judi’s precious great-grandchildren Jayme, Joshua, Dustin and Briella. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive her.
In addition to her husband Michael, Judi was pre-deceased by her parents John and Vera Littlefield, and grandson Joshua.
A celebration of Judi’s life will be held at Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, NH on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11:00am. The family invites everyone to join them for fellowship, food and refreshments immediately following the service in the church community room. Private burial will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Judi’s name to the Michael S. and Judi L. Tucker Scholarship, c/o Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 7312, Gilford, NH 03247.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.